A branch of the military police has finished its investigation into an allegation of misconduct involving Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin and is referring the matter to a Crown official to decide whether criminal charges should be laid. A senior government official speaking on background said the referral to the prosecutor's office is what prompted Fortin's sudden departure from his role on Friday. The Globe and Mail was the first to report the allegation against Fortin was sexual in nature. Senior officials in the Prime Minister's Office were told of the investigation and that Fortin was staying in his role for the time being, said the source. CBC News asked Sajjan's office today whether he knew in March if the allegation was sexual in nature.

Source: CBC News May 19, 2021 19:12 UTC